Author Topic: boom mike therock
posted 04-15-1999 04:08 AM
if i wanted to use an external mike and use it as a boom mike, which is the best mike for that.
And would a record it seperatly, or just plug it in to my camera?

Jay
posted 04-15-1999 09:53 PM
Yes, you can plug the mic directly into the camera, if you want to keep your sound on your video. Or if you can afford it and need the extra quality (and the ability to manually control audio levels), you can run it to a portable DAT recorder. This is how film sets work, since film doesn't record sound. This probably isn't necessary with most video shoots, and leaves you having to sync sound in post. For low budget stuff, its probably better to just stick it in the camera.

Mics: This type of mic is called a shotgun, since it is highly directional, and perfect for recording actors. There are two types of shotguns: phantom powered (true condensers), and electrets. Phantom powered mics are pro mics that range from $250-$2500 and need a 48v power supply sent from pro cameras, pro mixers, and DAT recorders. Electret shotguns are pro-sumer mics that can run on batteries and plug directly into 1/8" mic jacks on camcorders. Sennheiser makes the best one, which sells at Elite Video for $179. Check it out at www.elitevideo.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/p-106.html?L+scstore+diid8813+931962824.

Hope this helps,
jay

Brien
posted 04-16-1999 11:25 AM
Be careful though.
Find out if your camera can handle a condenser mics levels. I believe most consumer camera are designed for dynamic mic levels.
it may distort the audio signal. They have pads available to bring the signals down to the appropriate levels, but I am not sure where to get them or what they would cost.

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